Voter guide 2026: 4 candidates are running for 3 seats on Pike Township school board

Four candidates are competing for three seats on the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township's school board in the upcoming November election. The northwest Marion County district has around 10,640 students, with 60% being Black and 27% Hispanic, and 47% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The board is currently dealing with issues such as a staff letter alleging a dictatorial leadership style, vandalism to board president Terry A. Webster Sr.'s home, and controversy surrounding the hiring of a new co-director of athletics.

The incumbents running for re-election are Alonzo Anderson, Wayne Moore, and Terry A. Webster Sr. A fourth candidate, Sherie Latoya Scott, is running as a challenger. All four candidates are Democrats, making this the first year Indiana school board candidates could declare a party affiliation when filing to run.

Candidates are required to answer questions in a survey, which have been lightly edited for grammar. Alonzo Anderson, who will serve as the board's vice president if elected, listed maintaining fiscal responsibility, improving academics, and expanding community engagement as his top priorities. He emphasized the need for transparency in decision-making and increasing opportunities for community involvement through town hall meetings and other accessible communication platforms.

Anderson also stated that Pike should continue exploring and strengthening opportunities for students in skilled trades, technical careers, and other workforce pathways.